Ground Market Cook

Job Summary

Bring wood-fired food to life and create a welcoming, high-energy experience for our guests. The Cook at Ground Market is responsible for preparing and executing pizzas and other menu items with consistency, quality, and care. This role ensures a clean, organized station and supports smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook wood-fired pizzas and accompanying menu items to established standards
• Manage dough handling, stretching, topping, and oven execution with consistency and attention to detail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station before, during, and after service
• Execute prep tasks and station setup to support daily service needs
• Work efficiently to produce high-quality food in a timely manner during service
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Occasionally support front-of-house operations, including running food and engaging with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of menu offerings and key ingredients, including Ground Market’s proteins, produce, and sourcing practices, to support both execution and occasional guest interaction

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience working with or willingness to learn wood-fired ovens and live-fire cooking
• Strong knife skills and basic food preparation techniques
• Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
• Able to adapt and respond to changing service demands
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience

• 2–4+ years of kitchen experience preferred (pizza or wood-fired experience a plus)
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)

About The Ground

The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that exists to realize human potential in harmony with the planet. It is an evolving collection of experiences and destinations rooted in conscious, loving hospitality in service to all with a philosophy of belonging that comes to life through regenerative agriculture, food, accommodations, revitalizing wellness experiences, and engaging programs & events.

Employee perks

20% discount at Ground entities (includes Ground Market, Grounded Table, The Pub, Grounded Body)

Benefits

Benefits include PTO, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) for qualifying employees.